Laws
Statutes – Title 2, Chapter 34: Authorization Agreement for Nonparent Adult Caregiver
Definition – “Adult caregiver” means an adult person whom a parent has authorized to provide temporary care for a child under this chapter (§ 34.0015(1)).
Signing Requirements – Acknowledgment of Notary Public (§ 34.004)
Termination – Users of this form may include an expiration date for the arranged terms, otherwise, the document will last a period of six (6) months and automatically renew until terminated in accordance with § 34.008.
Other Versions (4)
Texas Minor Child Power of Attorney – Version 1
Download: Adobe PDF
Texas Minor Child Power of Attorney – Version 2
Download: Adobe PDF, MS Word (.docx)
Texas Minor Child Power of Attorney – Version 3
Download: Adobe PDF, MS Word (.docx)
Download: Adobe PDF
Additional Resources
- DFPS – Instructions for Authorization Agreement for Voluntary Adult Caregiver
- DFPS – Voluntary Caregiver Manual
- Texas Association of School Boards – Family Law Basics
Related Forms
Authorization Agreement for Non-Parent Relative (Broad Authority Granted by Both Parents)
Download: Adobe PDF, MS Word (.docx)
Declaration of Appointment of Guardian for Children (§ 1104.153)
Download: Adobe PDF, MS Word (.docx)
Information: Adobe PDF
Revocation of Power of Attorney
Download: Adobe PDF
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